A mental health website struggled to cope with demand after a promotional video voiced by the dukes and duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex aired on TV. The Every Mind Matters website for a time was intermittently showing the message: “Something went wrong. Please refresh or try again later” Public Health England said the crash may have been […]
A HEALTH group is today launching a new campaign, on World Suicide Prevention Day. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is launching its ‘Life Cards’ project, which aims to help and support people with suicidal thoughts. The ‘Life Cards’, which carry the motto ‘Every Life Matters’, signpost people to key organisations that offer advice, help and […]
A commonly-prescribed antidepressant reduces anxiety first and has a smaller effect on depressive symptoms weeks later, a study suggests. Researchers at University College London said it made people feel better but worked in unexpected ways. Their trial involved 653 UK patients, half of whom were given sertraline and the other half a placebo (dummy pill). […]
This marks the largest amount that the student support team has ever given to charities since the university opened, and was achieved as a result of hard-earned challenges faced through student fundraising and SUSU’s Raise and Give (RAG) Group. Over 35 charities were benefitted by the funds raised, with just some of those charities including […]
A SOUTHAMPTON care home is set to mark World Alzheimer’s Day in a bid to raise awareness of dementia. Sunrise of Bassett, Burgess Road, will be championing creative arts for older people by hosting a range of free talks and events on September 24 and September 25. On September 24 the head of care at […]
Anxiety can affect people’s ability to participate in activities, including attending health appointments, work, education and social events. Anxiety can impact anyone, and is particularly common in people with health conditions and autism. Healthwatch Southampton worker, Rebecca Kinge, has created this anxiety buster. It has been well received, with hundreds of shares and plenty of […]
This article talks about the flaws in the NHS when it comes to eating disorders by using the personals stories of the patients and members giving an analysis into the system. The article ends by telling us what steps are being taken to find the solution. Read more here
This feature tells the deeply in-depth personal story about postpartum psychosis and its affect on one mother and her family. It delves into the symptoms and their complex affects on the emotional state of the sufferer. Read more here
A new study into the effect on social media on teenagers mental health has found it has little impact on their wellbeing. The study’s’ conclusion, drawn by the University of Oxford, is that it is the interpersonal relationships and responsibilities have a greater factor in determining the wellbeing of teenagers. Read more here
The Care Quality Commission has told Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust that it must make improvements to the acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units at Southampton’s Antelope House. CQC inspectors conducted an unannounced, focused inspection at the unit in Brintons Terrace in February 2019 in response to concerns by […]
